The Evolution of Russia’s Balance of Payments: From the Deficits of the 1990s to the Records of 2022 and the Challenges of 2023
Russia’s current account reached a record high of over $25 billion per month in the first half of 2022 but fell to $6 billion per month in the first quarter of 2023, posing a challenge for the economy. Nevertheless, with few exceptions, Russia has maintained positive quarterly current account balances.